SiriusXM is hiring: Photographer & Photo Editor in New York
SiriusXM, New York, NY, United States
Responsibilities:
Who We Are:
SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXMs vision to life every day.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXMs platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Companys advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through SiriusXM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.
How youll make an impact:
As a Photographer and Photo Editor at SiriusXM/Pandora, you will have the exciting opportunity to work closely with celebrities in the entertainment and music industry. You will capture captivating images and create engaging content for all of our media platforms. You will be responsible for photographing talent during events, performances, interviews, as well as editing and retouching images to ensure they meet our high-quality standards.
What youll do:
- Photograph the talent from the entertainment and music industries.
- Capture compelling, high-quality images using professional photography equipment, including cameras, lighting, and accessories.
- Edit and retouch photos to enhance image quality, color correction, and composition using industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom).
- Assist with photo selection and curation for various platforms, including websites, social media, marketing materials, newsletter emails and publications.
- Ensure timely delivery of edited photos and maintain organized digital asset management systems.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, techniques, and best practices in photography and photo editing.
- Actively participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and creative discussions to contribute innovative ideas and planning for upcoming event shoots.
- Maintain and organize photo archives for easy access and retrieval
- Manage and coordinate a network of freelance photographers, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management.
- Collaborate closely with other departments, internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver on creative briefs.
- Develop and maintain schedules for photo shoots, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to project timelines.
- Handle some budgeting and financial management aspects related to freelance photography services, ensuring cost-effectiveness
- Provide guidance and support to freelance photographers, ensuring they adhere to company standards and project requirements.
What youll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Photography, Visual Arts, or related field preferred.
- Strong portfolio showcasing photography and editing skills across different genres (e.g., portrait, product, landscape).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Knowledge of photography techniques, lighting principles, and composition.
- Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
- Maintain total professionalism with working with celebrity clientele
- Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $61,900 - $63,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.